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Did You Know? Calabar is Home to the Only African Airport Named After a Woman

April 19, 2022

For centuries, Calabar has been the window to the world for much of the Eastern end of the Gulf of Guinea. It was once a favorite port of merchandise traders and slave dealers; these days, it’s better known as one of Nigeria’s more peaceful and aesthetically attractive cities, with features just about good enough to … Continue reading Did You Know? Calabar is Home to the Only African Airport Named After a Woman

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BUSINESS Events

Why an Event Like Connect Nigeria’s Business Fair Is Important for Africans

April 19, 2022

It’s no doubt how important what communities and networking hold as advantages for businesses. From generating more leads to actually garnering loyal clients and customers, businesses have discovered the power inherent in being visible to the world as well as connecting into a platform. You may not have been familiar with the concept of advertising … Continue reading Why an Event Like Connect Nigeria’s Business Fair Is Important for Africans

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Events

Women in Development Summit on Social Change and Nation Building in Africa Holds

April 19, 2022

Across Africa, the business of social good is growing rapidly and will ultimately birth a world order. If you consider yourself a visionary with the desire to make a difference through creating impact, community enrichment and strong eco-system, its time to prepare yourself to be at the forthcoming Women in Development Summit 2019 holding 10 … Continue reading Women in Development Summit on Social Change and Nation Building in Africa Holds

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BUSINESS Events

HREA Summit 2019: Africa’s Biggest HR Events Returns

April 19, 2022

Human resource enthusiasts and professionals from across Africa will be thronging the Landmark Centre from April 4 – 5 to be a part of the HREA Summit 2019 which is set to stage another masterpiece event for HR circles. The 4th edition of the HREA Summit which is tagged ‘The art of employee engagement’ will … Continue reading HREA Summit 2019: Africa’s Biggest HR Events Returns

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BUSINESS Events

#CNBizFair: Preparing For Africa’s Largest Business Fair Using Social Media

April 19, 2022

As you prepare for Africa’s largest business fair, social media should no doubt be one of your top priorities. Using social media the right way will help you reach prospects, retain customers and attract the business fair attendees to your booth. The following below are social media tools you should utilise to prepare effectively for … Continue reading #CNBizFair: Preparing For Africa’s Largest Business Fair Using Social Media

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SPORTS

UFC 235: Kamaru Usman Is Africa’s First UFC Champion

April 19, 2022

A Nigerian became the first African to win an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Kamaru Usman beat Tyron Woodley in a very thrilling Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bout to claim the 170-pound welterweight title at the UFC 235. Fight Woodley (19-4-1), who came into the fight with the highest takedown … Continue reading UFC 235: Kamaru Usman Is Africa’s First UFC Champion

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2019 Africa Rugby Silver Cup: Nigeria Win Hosting Rights

April 19, 2022

Nigeria has won the right to host the 2019 Africa Rugby Silver Cup. The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) disclosed that Nigeria will host the first Rugby Silver Cup pool tournament of the year in June 2019. Planing has already begun for the tournament, which is expected to take place at the Lagos Polo Club, … Continue reading 2019 Africa Rugby Silver Cup: Nigeria Win Hosting Rights

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Did You Know?

Did You Know? NTA Jos Was The First TV Station In West Africa To Broadcast In Colour

April 19, 2022

The first terrestrial television broadcast in Africa was from Ibadan (now NTA Ibadan) in 1959, in the present day Oyo state. TV stations began to spring up soon after in various locations, but they all broadcast in black and white until Benue/Plateau Television (BPTV) Jos, now NTA Jos, took television one notch higher with its … Continue reading Did You Know? NTA Jos Was The First TV Station In West Africa To Broadcast In Colour

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ANNOUNCEMENTS TECH

CcHUB Launches Africa’s First ‘Design Lab’ in Kigali

April 19, 2022

CcHUB Expands into East Africa to Launch First of its Kind Creative & Tech Space February 14, 2019. Kigali, Rwanda. Co-creation Hub [CcHUB] will today officially launch the ‘CcHUB Design Lab’. The design lab is an unprecedented next step in Africa’s growing tech sector, and is set to become a leading creative space where its … Continue reading CcHUB Launches Africa’s First ‘Design Lab’ in Kigali

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BUSINESS TECH

Did You Know? Jumia is Africa’s First Tech Unicorn

April 19, 2022

If there’s any lingering doubt about Africa’s e-commerce space and its potential to scale, they’re probably heavily negated by the growth of Jumia, the biggest player in continent’s ever-expanding online marketplaces. In seven years, it’s managed to race up the valuation ladder; today, it’s said to be worth over $1 billion. Jumia has quite an … Continue reading Did You Know? Jumia is Africa’s First Tech Unicorn

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Events Media

Wiki Loves Africa 2019 Media Contest

April 19, 2022

The Wiki Loves Africa media contest has returned for its 5th edition. If you are passionate about telling the African story using visual depictions like photographs and videos, then this contest would definitely interest you. Wiki Loves Africa is an initiative of the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims to make information widely accessible … Continue reading Wiki Loves Africa 2019 Media Contest

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Events

Here’s All You Need To Know About Becoming An Exhibitor At Africa’s Biggest Business Fair

April 19, 2022

A very important feature of the Connect Nigeria Business Fair is that it affords business owners the opportunity of showcasing their innovative solutions (products and services) to thousands of customers and investors in the very best of atmospheres. With thousands attending the 2019 edition fair, business owners can register their business for the exhibition. This … Continue reading Here’s All You Need To Know About Becoming An Exhibitor At Africa’s Biggest Business Fair

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Events Music

Tim Godfrey, Eben Lead On The Africa Gospel Awards Nominations Table

April 19, 2022

Nigerian gospel artistes Tim Godfrey and Eben are leading with the most nominations on the Africa Gospel Awards Nominations 2019 nominations list. Tim Godfrey was nominated in eight categories including African Gospel Producer of the Year and African Gospel Artiste of the Year, while Eben got seven nominations, including Song of the Year. The two … Continue reading Tim Godfrey, Eben Lead On The Africa Gospel Awards Nominations Table

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BUSINESS

Nigeria is Now Africa’s Foremost Destination for Investment in Startups

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s startups attracted more funding from investors in 2018 than ventures in other African countries. This was revealed in a report recently published by Disrupt Africa, an online medium tracking the progress of the continent’s startup scene. In what may be seen as a validation of the strides made by startups in the Nigerian tech … Continue reading Nigeria is Now Africa’s Foremost Destination for Investment in Startups

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Conference

Securex West Africa – Official Registration Now Open

April 19, 2022

Online Visitor registration is now officially open for those looking to attend Securex West Africa 2019. Taking place from 16 – 17 April 2019 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria, this year organisers have confirmed more than 80 global leading brands will be participating. With a record-breaking 2,344 attendees and at 696 SQM of floorspace, … Continue reading Securex West Africa – Official Registration Now Open

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